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Ippen
8 quotes
“From far, far in the distant past, Down to this day, this very instant, Those things we have longed for most Have not been attained, and we sorrow.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Once our false thinking has completely ceasedThere is neither start nor conclusion, beginning nor endIn the oneness of Buddha and sentient beingsSay Namu-amida-butsu.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To reach the borders of the uncreated, Just let go! This is genuine gratitude.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In this brief span this body exists, Clothing and food are of course indispensable; But knowing them to be fruits of former lives, I make no effort at all to obtain them.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With aversion for sect superiors and their pomp, I have no wish for monk disciples; Not in search of lay supporters, I court the favor of no one.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the Buddha’s teaching, unless you cast away body and life, there can be no realization of benefit.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To become solitary and simple in utter aloneness -- living wholly unconcerned about the multitude of worldly affairs, and abandoning and disentangling yourself from all things -- is to die. We are born alone; we die alone.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Food, clothing, and shelter are the three evil paths. To desire and make a display of clothing is karma for the path of beasts. To greedily crave food is karma for the path of famished ghosts. To set up a shelter is karma for the path of hell. Hence, if you aspire to part from the three evil paths, you must free yourself from food, clothing, and shelter.”
Ippen (1239–1289) said by 1289 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source